Photographer's Note

The temperature was high and this couple seated on a bench was resting in the shadow of the lonely tree at a summit of a small hill, so having some wind to cool them down.
Converted in B&W, more powerfull in my mind.

The picture - and so the title- makes me think of a song of Brassens you can hear here --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3-_8SblRIQ

Hello Claude,
Very classic picture but nevertheless lovely and standing out from the gallery. Nice idea to use monochrlme which enhances the romantic mood created by the couple sitting on the bench. Well planned composition with road working well as eye leading element.
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Kamila

Hello Claude,
It's not only that the conversion to B&W has made this more powerful. It's above all the very strong contrasts and relative darkness that makes this a piece of photo art, quite different from the average TE compositions.
Regards,
Gert

Bonjour Claude
It is indeed a very powerful composition with the silhouettes of the lonely couple under that impressive tree. I am sure, in color it would have been only half the cachet it has now. Beautiful and very considerate composition.
bonne dimanche
Daniel

bonjour claude. nice to see that b&w photos still attract members, but you know, this is a very good one, almost a classic. i love the grainy texture of the road, which smartly leads the spectators' eyes into the horizon, topped with a lonely tree and sitting couple. i am not so sure about the glowing effect surrounding the silhouettes, but somehow they add a surreal charm to the result.

Hi Claude,
very accurate selection of black and white. perspective in the picture is very good. thought of a very successful composition. shining road, very effective. congratulations.
Have a nice week.
Burak Erek

There's no doubt you were right in your decision to go for monochrome. The drama of the silhouetted tree contrasted with the almost luminous white path (which is a strong lead-line) is perfect. Compositionally excellent too. Love it!

Hello Claude,
A strong simple image that is very much to my liking. It is good to see a B&W of this calibre on TE.

P.S
Thanks for the workshop on my Kittiwake image. I have just returned from New Caledonia. I see that you had previously posted images from there. I had never considered before that France is a direct neighbor of Australia.

We don't often see B&W from you, and this is a treat. I like the vertical frame, the path that guide the eye into the image and of course the looming, threatening sky. The single tree and the 2 people create a sense of loneliness and peace. Well done.

Hi Claude
I like your artistic interpretation of reality in this image. Black and white presentation works really well for me and the contrast is great.
Thanks for the link. I guess we all have places we think about "J'aurais jamais dû m'éloigner...".
Have a nice weekend
Kasia

Hi Claude - I really like this monochromatic shot. The frame is beautifully divided into shapes of texture and tone and the balance of the composition is excellent. The couple sitting on the bench on the margin of earth and sky and protected by the slight bend in the tree canopy are perfectly placed. This is a top shot!

Hello Claude,
Wow - this is a stunning b/w image with the silhouettes all perfectly placed. The silvery path makes the lead in. Nothing to distract this punchy picture.
Very well done indeed.
Kind Regards, Ann

fantastic job. I liked the use of the B&W here and the way you framed the elements. the way, three and couple are amazingly matched. looks like you created the scene like a painter. fantastic result. congratulations.